Fire Weather Index (FWI)

The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division offices are still closed and paper permits will not be issued at this time.

The Fire Weather Index (FWI) is updated daily during fire season on PEI. Fire season runs from March 15 - November 30 and Burning Permit holders are required to check and adhere to the FWI for their region.

LOW: (blue) Domestic and Industrial Burning Permits can be used if wind speeds are under 10 km/hr.MODERATE: (green) Only Industrial Burning Permits can be used if wind speeds allow.HIGH: (yellow) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow.VERY HIGH: (brown) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow. EXTREME: (red) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow.